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corky Jul 31, 2020 8:59 pm


Originally Posted by TWA884 (Post 32572906)
Yotam Ottolenghi's version of Chicken Marbella (this one calls for dates instead of prunes; the recipe is in his book Simple, the US edition has US measurements).

I love Chicken Marbella but for some reason it is more of a winter dish to me. But you can't go wrong with Ottolenghi!

cblaisd Jul 31, 2020 9:36 pm

NY strip steak charcoal grilled
Blueberry muffins
Butter lettuce salad
Pineapple chunks
Baked potato
Oreos :)

TWA884 Jul 31, 2020 9:48 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32573016)
I love Chicken Marbella but for some reason it is more of a winter dish to me. But you can't go wrong with Ottolenghi!

It's a perfect dish for a hot summer evening when paired with a bottle of a crisp Muscadet.

gaobest Jul 31, 2020 11:08 pm

Bucatini with italian spicy sausage & raos marinara
penne with olive oil & Parm
fresh ricotta & lemon ravioli with parm
italian meatballs

desserts:
watermelon
Coolhaus Cookie Crumb & Robbins Icing on the Cake
peanut butter buttons with Kisses

post-dessert:
Suntori Toki (Japanese whiskey) with ice cubes in a glass
iced water (Millenium Falcon & Rose cubes)

corky Aug 1, 2020 12:21 pm


Originally Posted by gaobest (Post 32573186)
Bucatini with italian spicy sausage & raos marinara
penne with olive oil & Parm
fresh ricotta & lemon ravioli with parm
italian meatballs

desserts:
watermelon
Coolhaus Cookie Crumb & Robbins Icing on the Cake
peanut butter buttons with Kisses

post-dessert:
Suntori Toki (Japanese whiskey) with ice cubes in a glass
iced water (Millenium Falcon & Rose cubes)

This doesn't sound like convenience to me but obviously YMMV.
I am curious---does your wife cook as well? Do you take turns or spit up stuff?

Finkface Aug 1, 2020 12:25 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32574261)
....Do you take turns or spit up stuff?

I sure hope not!


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32574261)
This doesn't sound like convenience to me but obviously YMMV.

No kidding. Seriously, gaobest, you need to add some variety and nutrition to your kid’s meals. Cheeseburgers, pizza and penne with parm seem to be the only things he will eat. I get that you want to let him choose what he eats but sometimes you have to insist on a bit of variety/healthier options. Some green leafy veg would be a start.

kipper Aug 1, 2020 12:58 pm


Originally Posted by Finkface (Post 32574271)
I sure hope not!


No kidding. Seriously, gaobest, you need to add some variety and nutrition to your kid’s meals. Cheeseburgers, pizza and penne with parm seem to be the only things he will eat. I get that you want to let him choose what he eats but sometimes you have to insist on a bit of variety/healthier options. Some green leafy veg would be a start.

This. And cooking 3 different types of pasta, plus three different desserts... It's like running a restaurant!

gaobest Aug 1, 2020 1:03 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32574261)
This doesn't sound like convenience to me but obviously YMMV.
I am curious---does your wife cook as well? Do you take turns or spit up stuff?

Lol the pasta bin lets me cook the penne and bucatini together. then the fresh pasta simmered while the pasta was being plated.
I didn’t want any fresh pasta or penne - I got to eat my desired food :-)
Our house has a lot of balance :-)


Originally Posted by Finkface (Post 32574271)
I sure hope not!
No kidding. Seriously, gaobest, you need to add some variety and nutrition to your kid’s meals. Cheeseburgers, pizza and penne with parm seem to be the only things he will eat. I get that you want to let him choose what he eats but sometimes you have to insist on a bit of variety/healthier options. Some green leafy veg would be a start.

There’s enough balance esp with snacks.

corky Aug 1, 2020 1:51 pm


Originally Posted by Finkface (Post 32574271)
I sure hope not!


No kidding. Seriously, gaobest, you need to add some variety and nutrition to your kid’s meals. Cheeseburgers, pizza and penne with parm seem to be the only things he will eat. I get that you want to let him choose what he eats but sometimes you have to insist on a bit of variety/healthier options. Some green leafy veg would be a start.

HAHA!
I gave up...there are never any leafy green or rarely any veggies or salads or any fiber. I agree with you though...pasta or cheeseburgers have very little nutritional value.

csufabel Aug 1, 2020 2:34 pm

$hit, it seems than my brother and his family will stay for dinner tonight. Luckily, I did thaw some beef and chicken for fajitas as well as picked up another bag of flour tortillas yesterday as I know they won't eat corn ones, yey always ask for chips.

But tomorrow, I will smoke a pork butt. They aren't Muslim but they and those kids have some aversion to the hog. So Bougie.

ILuvParis Aug 1, 2020 3:21 pm

Home made meat lovers (pepperoni and hot Italian sausage) pan pizza on the grill for dinner last night. My best effort yet. Got the caramelization on the crust just right.


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...98f28f0f0.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8e9899ae0.jpeg

csufabel Aug 1, 2020 3:30 pm


Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 32574620)
Home made meat lovers (pepperoni and hot Italian sausage) pan pizza on the grill for dinner last night. My best effort yet. Got the caramelization on the crust just right.


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...98f28f0f0.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8e9899ae0.jpeg

THOSE LOOK STELLAR!
Didyou make your own dough?
There are a few pizza forums, like FT, which have threads on dough and there is a Dough Doctor on one of them.

corky Aug 1, 2020 4:07 pm


Originally Posted by ILuvParis (Post 32574620)
Home made meat lovers (pepperoni and hot Italian sausage) pan pizza on the grill for dinner last night. My best effort yet. Got the caramelization on the crust just right.


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...98f28f0f0.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fly...8e9899ae0.jpeg

That's a beauty. Cast iron pan?

ILuvParis Aug 1, 2020 6:39 pm


Originally Posted by corky (Post 32574716)
That's a beauty. Cast iron pan?

‘Tis!

cblaisd Aug 1, 2020 8:21 pm

Took out a loan ;) :D and bought Alaskan King Crab legs for dinner. Amazingly good.
Fresh pineapple
Cranberry Walnut bread

Happily stuffed :)


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